Cathay Pacific
CADET · ASIA
Cadet Pilot Programme
Cathay Pacific · Hong Kong SAR China · Listed since 27 Sept 2026
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RoleCadet
LicenceCommercial Pilot License
MedicalCivil Aviation Department (HKCAD) Class 1 Medical Certificate
EnglishICAO level 4
ContractTraining programme
BaseHong Kong SAR (China)
Training costsponsored training
Right to work / visaThe right to live and work in Hong Kong or the Chinese Mainland
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  • CPL or MPL
  • ICAO English level 4 or higher
Checks licence, hours, PIC hours, type rating and ICAO English only. The employer decides.

About the programme

Cathay Pacific is recruiting a cadet, based in Hong Kong SAR (China). The advert asks for Commercial Pilot License, Civil Aviation Department (HKCAD) Class 1 Medical Certificate and ICAO English level 4.

What the advert asks for

  • Commercial Pilot License
  • Civil Aviation Department (HKCAD) Class 1 Medical Certificate
  • ICAO English level 4 or higher
  • The right to live and work in Hong Kong or the Chinese Mainland
  • Aged 18 years or above
  • Successful pre-employment background check (including criminal records)
  • Able to meet our flight deck reach requirements
  • Pass a pre-employment drug test

Preferred, not required

  • A university or aviation degree
  • Graduated from secondary school with good passes in English language and Mathematics or Science
Not stated in the advert: salary, start date, closing date.
SOURCESummarised from the employer's own advert on careers.cathaypacific.com, read on 30 Oct 2026.Listing checked 3 Nov 2026 against the employer careers page.Full terms and the application route are in the employer's advert.Read the full advert on careers.cathaypacific.com
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Cathay PacificCADET · ASIA

Cadet Pilot Programme

Cathay Pacific · Hong Kong SAR China · Listed since 27 Sept 2026
RoleCadet
LicenceCommercial Pilot License
MedicalCivil Aviation Department (HKCAD) Class 1 Medical Certificate
EnglishICAO level 4
ContractTraining programme
BaseHong Kong SAR (China)
Training costsponsored training
Right to work / visaThe right to live and work in Hong Kong or the Chinese Mainland
Do you qualify?Add your licence, hours and type ratings to compare them with what this advert asks for. Saved on this device only.
  • CPL or MPL
  • ICAO English level 4 or higher
Checks licence, hours, PIC hours, type rating and ICAO English only. The employer decides.

Cathay Pacific is recruiting a cadet, based in Hong Kong SAR (China). The advert asks for Commercial Pilot License, Civil Aviation Department (HKCAD) Class 1 Medical Certificate and ICAO English level 4.

WHAT THE ADVERT ASKS FOR
  • Commercial Pilot License
  • Civil Aviation Department (HKCAD) Class 1 Medical Certificate
  • ICAO English level 4 or higher
  • The right to live and work in Hong Kong or the Chinese Mainland
  • Aged 18 years or above
  • Successful pre-employment background check (including criminal records)
  • Able to meet our flight deck reach requirements
  • Pass a pre-employment drug test
PREFERRED, NOT REQUIRED
  • A university or aviation degree
  • Graduated from secondary school with good passes in English language and Mathematics or Science
Not stated in the advert: salary, start date, closing date.
SOURCESummarised from the employer's own advert on careers.cathaypacific.com, read on 30 Oct 2026.Listing checked 3 Nov 2026 against the employer careers page.Full terms and the application route are in the employer's advert.Read the full advert on careers.cathaypacific.com
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